Released on = May 26, 2007, 6:33 pm

Press Release Author = Carlos Lasa, Jr.

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
celebrated their 40th Anniversary last April 19-24, 2007 with a convention themed
"The Aesthetic Meeting 2007 - Be a Part of It - An Interactive Educational
Experience."

Press Release Body = Plastic surgeons from around the world convened at the Javits
Convention Center in New York City last April 19-24, 2007 for the annual meeting of
the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery
Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). Recognizing the need for quality
continuing education for aesthetic plastic surgeons, the convention was themed "The
Aesthetic Meeting 2007 - Be a Part of It - An Interactive Educational Experience."

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Aesthetic Society, the convention featured
the most renowned plastic surgeons in the world sharing their knowledge and
experience with the participants. Various topics were presented through panel
presentations, scientific papers, interactive videos, teaching courses or seminars
and attending aesthetic surgeons could choose among these educational opportunities.

"Aesthetic surgery is a field with many new developments and it is important that
surgeons keep up to date with the innovations that are taking place. That's why we
are willing to travel halfway around the world to attend conventions like this," Dr.
Carlos Lasa, Jr., one of the participants from the Philippines explained. Dr. Lasa
was mentored by Dr. John Lewis, founder and first president of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Presented in the convention were topics that related to facial rejuvenation such as:
a review of different facial rejuvenation techniques to determine which has
withstood the test of time, avoidance of facelift complications such as hematomas
and nerve injuries, short scar facelift techniques, and techniques for male brow
rejuvenation.

In the area of breast and body contouring, there were presentations on the
advantages of silicone gel implants, management of breast implant malposition, and
precision shaping in abdominoplasty.

Aside from surgical techniques, minimally invasive procedures such as the technical
challenges in the use of fillers, the role of barbed sutures in facial rejuvenation
and the equivocal results from Thermage technology were also discussed.

ASAPS President, Dr. James Stuzin encouraged the participants to attend not only the
educational events but also the social events, saying "The Aesthetic Meeting has
always been an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues, not only nationally,
but also provide an opportunity to meet and learn from our international associates
throughout the world."


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Contact Details = Dr. Carlos Lasa, Jr.
Cosmetic Surgery Center
Korben Place, 3rd Floor,
91 Roces Avenue cor. Scout Tobias St.,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel (632)-374-6092
Cellphone +639178229014
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